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CIB&RC registration data · insecticides

Count the days before it reaches a plate.

The waiting period, or pre-harvest interval, is the minimum number of days from the last spray to harvest. It is set for one product, one crop and one dose, and it is printed on the approved label.

Draft reference — not yet validated for farmer advisory use
DRAFT REFERENCE — NOT YET VALIDATED FOR FARMER ADVISORY USE

The product label comes first.

This page is a reference list, not a spray recommendation. Values are transcribed from CIB&RC's registration summary and have not yet been checked against current product labels. If your product, crop or dose is not listed, or differs, follow the label or ask a qualified agricultural adviser. Never use a waiting period from another crop or formulation.

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Chilli: days from last spray to harvest

Draft reference only — not validated for farm decisions. Do not use these values to choose a pesticide, determine a spray dose or decide when to harvest. Follow the current approved product label and consult a qualified agricultural adviser. 0 of 92 entries are approved for publication.

The bar represents the number of days shown. It is not a safety rating or a comparison of pesticide risk.

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Source: CIB&RC, Major Uses of Pesticides, insecticides registered up to 30 Sep 2025. CIB&RC compiles this list for guidance, not for legal purposes. Open any entry to see its target pest, dose, status and source.

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A waiting period is one of four separate checks

Each check answers a different question. Passing one does not pass the others.

  1. Product label and waiting periodIs the product registered for this crop and pest in India, at this dose? Follow the label and count its waiting period from the last spray.
  2. Indian residue requirementsDoes the harvested produce meet FSSAI's residue limits? Following the label is designed to achieve this, but only testing shows it.
  3. Importing country's requirementsDoes the residue meet the destination's MRL for this pesticide on this commodity, and its other import rules? A longer wait alone does not guarantee this.
  4. Buyer or programme requirementsDoes the buyer restrict this input or ask for extra testing? Check before the season, not at harvest.
Stored grain, pulses and spices

Fumigation is for licensed operators only

Fumigants are highly toxic to people. Only an authorised or licensed operator should fumigate, following the current approved product instructions and safety rules. Stock is released only after aeration and gas checks, not on a fixed number of hours alone. Some fumigants that still appear in older lists are now restricted or being phased out.

Detailed fumigant guidance is under review by a post-harvest specialist and will be added after that review.